Adaptive cruise control, all-speedAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.

Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.

Cruise control

Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.

Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.

Power locks

Power rear side windows

Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.

Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.

Remote appCheck on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Usually requires a monthly fee, though often as part of a package of telematics services.

Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Usually requires a monthly fee, though often as part of a package of telematics services.

Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.

Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.

Semi-automated parking systemAutomatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.

Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.

Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual

Universal garage door openerHomelink.

Homelink.

Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety

4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.

Rear disc brakes.

AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.

Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.

Electronic differential lockApplies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control.

Applies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control.

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation systemPrepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser.

Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser.

Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.

Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.

Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.

When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.

Cargo Management

Cargo cover

Console without shifter

Climate Control and Infotainment

Air conditioning

App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.

Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.

Audio controls on steering wheel

Automatic air recirculationAutomatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.

Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.

Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.

Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.

Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.

Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.

Automatic start / stopAutomatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.

Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.